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Conference > New Emerging Business Models in Animation
CO-PRODUCING WITH
THE FINNISH FILM
FOUNDATION
CO-PRODUCTION FUNDING SELECTED CO-PRODUCTIONS
IS AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE FFF:
WITH:
• Arrhythmia (2017)
• a Finnish co-production fiction / dir. Boris Khlebnikov filminginfinland.fi
company with Finnish / RU-FI
distribution rights • Chris the Swiss (2018)
• artistic or technical input documentary / dir. Anja
from Finland Komfel / CH-HR-DE-FI
• distribution in Finland in • A Piece of My Heart (2019)
some format fiction / dir. Edward af Sillén
/ SE-FI
Production support is available • Ro (in production)
for feature films, short films, animation / dir. Magda
documentaries, animations, Osińska / PL-FI
and series.
To learn more, go to:
ses.fi/en
Ro (Filmkompaniet)
Partners
CARTOON BUSINESS
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WITH THE SUPPORT OF
IN COLLABORATION WITH
CARTOON IS
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SET UP YOUR
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www.filmtampere.com
TAMPERE!
• Up to 40% cash rebate
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• Modern facilities
✴ • Latest technology
✴ • Top professionals
Anna-Kaisa HEINÄMÄKI
Deputy Mayor
City of Tampere
Dear Participants,
W
armly welcome to Tampere! We are happy to Tampere is defined by a few unique characteristics: it is
serve as your host city during Cartoon Business surrounded by beautiful lakes and eskers and there’s always
2019 conference. something new and innovative going on. Tampere is a state
of mind.
According to Finns, Tampere is the most lovable city and
a number one domestic travel destination. Hence, we are City of Tampere is a place where high-technology and creative
happy to welcome conference participants all over the industries go hand in hand.
world to visit our city. Numerous events, fascinating cultural Tampere has a long history of audiovisual industries where
experiences and soothing lake views to match the relaxed animation has played strong part. Tampere aims to be the
atmosphere makes the city appealing all year round. In forerunner of audiovisual development. The city provides
addition, Tampere serves as a vivid business environment. a robust platform for the new companies to grow and
Here, by the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids, ideas have develop. We have a unique production environment with
media education institutes as well as constantly developing
always been born. They have turned into lines of work –
network of companies. The local audiovisual production
and even entire communities. We hope you are able to
incentive ensures cost efficiency in high-technology
experience both aspects of Tampere during your stay.
productions. Together all of this forms an ecosystem which
We are grateful to have Cartoon Business in Tampere this competes globally.
year. We hope the city will show its best for you. As the On behalf of the City of Tampere, I would like to thank
sauna capital of the world Tampere welcomes everybody the organizers for choosing Tampere as a location for this
to its cozy warmth. Also the word’s only Moomin Museum event. We would also like to thank all the participants for
is located in Tampere. It will take its visitor on a magical attending. We sincerely hope Tampere is able to provide you
journey of original Moomin illustrations. a platform where experiences and opportunities meet.
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Liisa VÄHÄKYLÄ
Executive Director
Finnanimation
Dear Participants,
I
t is a pleasure to welcome you warmly to Cartoon time, the collection remained in the main library, that is one
Business in Tampere. Tampere is a business city with a of the most remarkable works by Tuulikki’s architect brother
long history. It has been an industrial hub well over a Reima Pietilä with his wife Raili who is also an architect.
hundred years. The city is also known as the ‘Manchester
The Moomins, just like Katariina Lillqvist’s shorts, give
of Finland’. However, one of the earliest patrons came from
us evidence that animation can have both social and
Scotland leaving his name in the history of the Finnish
political value. It delivers important messages from the
textile industry.
environmental issues to the issues of human or animal
Tampere has also been acknowledged as the city of women rights. The business around cartoons has also grown
due to the many female workers in the factories. Tampere essentially during the past two decades, and many new
born puppet artist, known internationally through her brands have made international success. Finnanimation has
animations, Katariina Lillqvist has expressed their life and been supporting that growth in many ways.
peculiar ambitions in the short film “Radio Dolores”, that
Finnanimation thanks all the supporters for bringing
brought the artist a life time award just recently in Spain.
Cartoon Business to Tampere. Most of all we would like to
Tampere has also become a city of Moomins with the only thank CARTOON and everyone of you who made it and came
Moomin Museum in the world. The new museum, opened to Finland. We hope you will find new ways to work with the
in 2017, houses a unique collection of 3D sets, that Tove happiest people in the world close to Spring and the coming
Jansson created with her partner Tuulikki Pietilä. For a long Summer.
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ASSOCIATION OF THE ITALIAN
ANIMATION PRODUCERS
Marc VANDEWEYER
General Director
CARTOON
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or 30 years now, Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme Leading broadcasters, SVoD, smaller and larger media
has actively supported the Cartoon Masters, as they companies, content producers and distributors will discuss
offer an adequate reply to European professionals’ how they are working together to ensure the best content is
needs of coherent and extensive information in the fields of delivered to today’s more complex kids market. In particular,
financing, development and distribution of animation works. routes will be shown to help producers find and fund their
We are very grateful for their long-standing support and wish growth model in line with what the international market is
to extend our thanks to our other partners here in Finland: the looking for.
City of Tampere, Business Tampere, MOOMIN, Finnanimation, To strengthen and extend the longevity of European brands,
the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Finnish Film licensing and merchandising experts will also explain how to
Foundation, AVEK and Nordisk Film & TV Fond. assess licensing potential, and construct strategies that will
This year’s conference will gather 32 high-level professionals enhance the core property values of their IPs and generate
from 11 different countries. This reflects how the kids’ ancillary revenues.
animation business is international in its scope and propitious European tax incentives, private funding, bank loans will be
to co-production and partnership deals that go beyond reviewed whilst case studies of original and heritage brand
national frontiers. Focus this year will be therefore on how shows growing global will also be showcased.
animation producers can increase their business activity to be We hope you enjoy the programme, the networking moments
more competitive on the market place. and wish you a successful Cartoon Business in Tampere.
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Programme
Tuesday 23 April
Arrival of participants in the afternoon
19:30 Welcome Dinner at Näsinneula
Wednesday 24 April
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome Words
Speakers Yolanda Alonso (CARTOON)
Anna-Kaisa Heinämäki (Deputy Mayor of Tampere)
Liisa Vähäkylä (Finnanimation)
9:15 – 10:00 Keynote: Is Kids TV at a Turning Point?
Sarah Muller, has embraced leading positions in kids’ content at various TV networks in the UK: as Head of
CBBC Acquisition, Animation & Drama Development, then Head of Children’s at Channel5. She is now Senior
Vice-President of Children’s and Youth Programming (Western Europe International Networks) at Sony Pictures
Television and in charge of linear and AVOD Kids brands and dedicated kids app Pop Fun. At the crossroads of
kids’ evolving consuming patterns and kids content, Sarah will give her take on how kids TV can remain central to
building the right connections with their audience and which content and services they should offer.
Speaker Sarah Muller (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Moderator John Lomas-Bullivant
10:00 – 11:00 Focus on Animation in Finland
Finland has one of Europe’s attractive cash rebate for audiovisual productions (25%) and is home to multi-lingual,
creative and tech-savvy crews with a thriving game industry, high-skilled animation professionals and accelerators
and VC investors. This session will highlight the panorama of animation and business and creative opportunities
offered in the country which was ranked n°1 in the UN’s 2018 & 2019 World Happiness Reports.
Speakers Maija Arponen (Haruworks)
Juha Fiilin (Fiilin Good Films)
Tamsin Lyons (Ink and Light)
Samuli Torssonen (Troll Productions)
Moderator Tom Carpelan
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
1011:30 – 12:15 European Tax Shelters and Incentives for Animation Programmes
An informative session and overview of the Baltic States’ and Hungarian cash rebates and incentives which
provide interesting co-production models with cash rebates up to 30% on eligible production costs.
Speakers Laura Almantaité (Cultural and Media Consulting)
Kristel Tõldsepp (A Film Estonia)
Ferenc Varsányi (NMHH Media Council)
Moderator Christophe Erbes
12:15 – 13:00 What Content does the International Market Want?
The media landscape has changed dramatically to become a more crowded place with a great supply of animation
content. Where are the new market opportunities for existing and new shows? Two European-based distributors
who have inside knowledge of what buyers and commissioners want, will explain their current policies and choices
towards this international market, and look at the rights producers, creators and sellers should keep to maximise
exposure and profits.
Speakers Nadia Chevallard (Newen Distribution)
Katharina Pietzsch (ZDF Enterprises)
Moderator John Lomas-Bullivant
13:00 – 14:25 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Broadcasters’ Challenges and Content Policies
How broadcasters are adapting their acquisition and co-production strategies to remain relevant to kids’ viewing
patterns today and how they respond to an increasing competitive landscape on their networks will be the focus
of this session which will look in particular at how the new demographics and platforms are changing their content
policies for kids’ programmes.
Speakers Vicky Schroderus (Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE))
Dr. Irene Wellershoff (ZDF)
Moderator Christophe Erbes
15:30 – 16:15 Case Study: “The Heroic Quest of Valiant Prince Ivandoe”
A parody of “Ivanhoe”, this comedy series was created by 2 Danish animators from “The Amazing World of
Gumball” and produced by Copenhagen-based Sun Creature Studio and Cartoon Network Europe, one of the
few Cartoon Network projects to be produced in Europe – and the first in Denmark. The Danish Film Institute is
partially funding the series with Turner EMEA. Cartoon Network will introduce a new, two-part release strategy
with “Ivandoe”: as an interactive online game alongside the roll-out of the series on television. This marks the first
time Cartoon Network EMEA has developed and launched a new property in this way.
Speakers Charlotte de la Gournerie (Sun Creature Studio)
Sarah Fell (Turner Broadcasting Systems)
Moderator John Lomas-Bullivant
1116:15 – 16:45 Coffee Break
16:45 – 17:30 Attracting Private Investment to Fund and Grow your Business
As public and TV support is more difficult to secure, some animation companies have succeeded to secure private
financing from large media and investment groups. How can producers and companies make their IP and business
proposition attractive to investors, venture capitalists will be the focus of this session.
Speakers Timo Argillander (IPR.VC)
Vanessa Chapman (VJC Media & Inflorescent Media)
Moderator Christian Davin
17:30 – 18:15 Moominvalley: Giving a Modern Twist to a Heritage Brand
Moominvalley is a new animated TV series based on writer-illustrator Tove Jansson’s much loved stories about the
Moomins. Written in 1945, Jansson’s books were successfully adapted into animated TV series and feature films
in the past but this new show made in CGI is directed at a family primetime audience. Marika Makaroff, creative
Director and Executive Producer at Gutsy will explain how her new TV series is reviving this classic property, from
a funding and creative point of view. COO and Producer at Anima Vitae, Antti Haikala will speak of how the artistic
vision has been turned into the final result.
Speakers Antti Haikala (Anima Vitae)
Marika Makaroff (Gutsy Animations)
Moderator John Lomas-Bullivant
19:00 – 21:00 Exhibition opening at the Moomin Museum: “The Moomin Animations – Thrills and Cuddles”
Free entrance, programme, drinks and nibbles.
21:00 Free evening for participants
12Moominvalley at Cartoon Business
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9:00 – 9:45 Finding and Funding Your Own Growth Model
Whether small or large, animation houses have an appetite for their shows to go global and use different routes
to secure international audiences, the constitution of their own equity rights as growth drivers. The m4e group
is an international brand management and media company with a one-stop-shop strategy whereas Gigglebug
Entertainment is an IP studio, focused on developing content with multi-platform distribution. Is there a critical
size to be internationally visible and what models can be replicated will be the focus of this session.
Speakers Joe Daris (m4e)
Anttu Harlin (Gigglebug Entertainment)
Moderator Christophe Erbes
9:45 – 10:45 New Strategical Moves from Producers and Distributors
New developments bear witness to much closer ties between production and distribution houses as distributors
get involved in activities that look more like development, production and commissioning. How does it help shows
to be more marketable at an earlier stage, attract international partners who know the ongoing competition? Can it
interfere with the creativity of producers? These are some of the highlights of this panel discussion.
Speakers Lionel Marty (APC Kids)
Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin (Dandelooo)
Moderator Christophe Erbes
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 11:45 The Challenges of VoD in Europe
A look at the acquisition and original content prospects of VoD services in Europe as they face the competition of
global American OTT services and Digital TV. What do they offer that is distinct and attractive to kids and parents
alike? And what is the value for animation producers?
Speaker Nicholas Walters (Hopster)
Moderator John Lomas-Bullivant
11:45 – 12:15 Brand Strategies and Consumer Product Developments
Former Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products at Xilam, Marie-Laure Marchand has a broad expertise
in all aspects of international consumer products and the management of audiovisual properties working directly
with broadcasters, new media partners and licensees all around the globe. A unique and solid view on how to
bring brands to an all-around global level.
Speaker Marie-Laure Marchand (International L&M Expert)
Moderator Christophe Erbes
1412:15 – 13:00 Financial Plans and Co-production Models
Financing and managing the cash flow of co-productions, tapping soft and market money, implementing tax credits
and finding the best partner for your co-production model, whether small or large, will be illustrated in practical
terms by our 2 speakers.
Speakers Marie-Josée Corbeil (National Bank of Canada)
Olivier Nomen (New Trails)
Moderator Christian Davin
13:00 – 14:25 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Licensing Programmes to Create Brand Extensions
With so many brands and platforms, figuring out how to build future brands and franchises is challenging but can
be very lucrative when it works. But to start, producers need tools to assess the value of their IP, unique selling
proposition in order to elaborate the strategic plans and processes that will ensure they generate ancillary revenues.
Speakers Virginie Sergent (VMS Consulting Projects)
Tuomas Sorjamaa (Ferly)
Moderator Christophe Erbes
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:45 Panel Discussion on Public Regional Funds
Public funding for animation programmes is accessible through regional funds like the Nordisk Film & TV Fond for
the 5 Nordic countries, the West Finland Film Commission and tax rebate policies. Our 3 speakers will reflect upon
the state of public funding opportunities, likely developments as they play an increasing part in the gap financing
of audiovisual projects.
Speakers Petri Kemppinen (Nordisk Film & TV Fond)
Ilkka Rahkonen (Business Tampere)
Teija Raninen (West Finland Film Commission)
Moderator Christian Davin
16:45 – 17:30 Rovio’s Growth Drivers
From touchscreen smartphones to newest technologies, Rovio, the Finnish games-first entertainment company
whose “Angry Birds” have invaded the world, is forever innovating and developing new games, releasing animation
films, creating theme parks, an animated series in 2020 and Hatch, a new platform for mobile games. The breadth
of activities is impressive and financed through games and brand-licensing revenues, an early-adopter mindset and
an understanding that competition is fierce – but where is Rovio’s competition?
Speaker Simo Hämäläinen (Rovio Entertainment)
Moderator John Lomas-Bullivant
19:30 Farewell Dinner at Puisto
Friday 26 April
Departure of participants
15Baby with a Playlist Directed by Juho Luukkainen, Animation by Jan Andersson, Production Kaiho Republic
AVEK – PROUD SUPPORTER OF ANIMATION
https://www.kopiosto.fi/en/avek-frontpage/Speakers
- Marie-Laure Marchand
- International L&M Expert (FR)
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Laura Almantaité Cultural and Media Consulting (LT)
Timo Argillander
- IPR.VC (FI) Lionel Marty
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APC Kids (FR)
Maija Arponen
- Haruworks (FI) Sarah Muller
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Sony Pictures Entertainment (UK)
Vanessa Chapman
- VJC Media / Inflorescent Media (UK) Olivier Nomen New Trails (BE)
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Nadia Chevallard
- Newen Distribution (FR) Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin
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Dandelooo (FR)
Marie-Josée Corbeil
- National Bank of Canada (CA) Katharina Pietzsch
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ZDF Enterprises (DE)
Jo Daris
- m4e (DE) Ilkka Rahkonen
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Business Tampere (FI)
Charlotte de la Gournerie
- Sun Creature Studio (DK) Teija Raninen
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West Finland Film Commission (FI)
Sarah Fell
- Turner Broadcasting Systems (UK) Vicky Schroderus
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Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) (FI)
Juha Fiilin
- Fiilin Good Films (FI) Virginie Sergent
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VMS Consulting Projects (UK)
Antti Haikala
- Anima Vitae (FI) Tuomas Sorjamaa
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Ferly (FI)
Simo Hämäläinen
- Rovio Entertainment (FI) Kristel Tõldsepp
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A Film Estonia (EE)
Anttu Harlin
- Gigglebug Entertainment (FI) Samuli Torssonen
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Troll Productions (FI)
Petri Kemppinen
- Nordisk Film & TV Fond (NO) Ferenc Varsányi
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NMHH Media Council (HU)
Tamsin Lyons
- Ink and Light (FI) Nicholas Walters Hopster (UK)
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Marika Makaroff
- Gutsy Animations (FI) Dr. Irene Wellershoff ZDF (DE)
Tom Carpelan
- Filmkompaniet (FI)
Moderators Christian Davin
- Christian Davin Production (FR)
Christophe Erbes
- Theo de Marcousin (FR)
John Lomas-Bullivant
- Kickback Media (UK)
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18Speakers
Laura Almantaité (CULTURAL AND MEDIA CONSULTING – LITHUANIA)
Consultant, Producer and festival Director Laura Almantaitė started her career in audiovisual industries in 2007.
She coordinated audiovisual projects at Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 programme – the largest cultural
and artistic project in Lithuania, co-financed by the EC. In 2011, Laura took the position of Managing Director of
Vilnius Documentary Film Festival. In 2010-2012 she served as a Lecturer at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University,
teaching introduction to audiovisual industries and creative project management courses. Since 2008, Laura has
worked on a dozen of film projects, including documentary, animation and fiction films both as a Consultant and a
Producer, focusing particularly on international co-productions. Laura’s latest title as a producer is the successfully
released theatrical feature documentary “RŪTA”. In 2014, Laura Almantaitė founded BLON Animation & Games
Festival, remaining the festival’s Director to date. She is currently producing a VR sci-fi movie titled “Kamile”.
Timo Argillander (IPR.VC – FINLAND)
Timo Argillander is Managing Partner and Co-Founder at IPR.VC, a venture capital investor specializing in media
content investments. IPR.VC is funding European TV, film and animation producers who target international
markets. Timo has a long background in media and tech industries as an Entrepreneur, Executive and Management
Consultant. He founded the first Finnish e-learning company Brainware in his student years in 1984. He
sold the company later and worked in sales and management positions at Apple and at a major Finnish
media company Edita. He launched consulting company Digital Media Finland in early 2000s and developed
the company into a distinguished professional services provider for managing digital transformations
in media and other industries. Timo holds a master’s degree from Helsinki University of Technology.
Maija Arponen (HARUWORKS – FINLAND)
Maija Arponen brings together a hands-on knowledge of working with children and families, a thorough
understanding of premium narrative content and a thirst for high quality art. Maija is focused on using children’s
content to foster large scale behavioural change both in viewers and creators: she strives to use her varied
background for the common good. Maija works as the Head of Development at Haruworks, a Finnish animation
production company. Prior to co-founding Haruworks, Maija has worked as a licensed psychologist for families and
children in various settings, including hospital, school, family guidance and refugee camps. She has also steered a
peer-reviewed scientific journal. Meanwhile she has developed a parallel career as a modern glass artist.
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Vanessa Chapman (VJC MEDIA / INFLORESCENT MEDIA – UNITED KINGDOM)
Vanessa Chapman is an International Media Executive, whose more than 25 years in the media, has spanned
all platforms. With proven experience in content and business strategy; fundraising and investment, she heads
up VJC Media, a creative and business agency that works with international broadcasters, media companies,
animation studios, brands and creators. She is Director of a number of media companies and is on the board
of The Centurions, a networking group for professionals, predominantly in the media, digital and gaming space.
She is also working on a slate of films. An award-winning Journalist, Vanessa began her broadcasting career with
the BBC before joining London Weekend Television (LWT). In the late 90’s, she was Controller of Children’s and
Family Programmes for the ITV Network. She went on to help develop the strategy for The LEGO Company’s entry
into the global television and movie business, subsequently being appointed Managing Director of the TV and
Film Company, Create TV and Film. Her credits at Create include the award-winning film/multi-platform franchise
“Bionicle” and popular pre-school show “Little Robots”.
Nadia Chevallard (NEWEN DISTRIBUTION – FRANCE)
Nadia Chevallard started her career in the kids animation industry as International Brand Manager at DIC
Entertainment from 2002-2008 where she managed all-rights sales, took part in setting up the company’s
international distribution framework, and helped lay out and implement a strategy for building international
brands such as “Strawberry Shortcake”. After 3 years with key player’s Canadian production and distribution
company DHX Media as Head of European sales, Nadia Chevallard joined Newen Distribution (TF1 Group) as Head
of International Sales where she oversees all international sales activity for a slate of content across all genres
(fiction, documentaries, animation). Working closely with the group’s animation production studio Blue Spirit
(“Arthur & the children of the Round table”, “Loopdidoo”, “Mysterious Cities of Gold”), she also plays a key role in
the evaluation of third party’s animation projects for international distribution.
Marie-Josée Corbeil (NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA – CANADA)
Ms. Marie-Josée Corbeil holds an MBA and is a member of the Quebec Bar. She has been working in the arts and
media sector for over 30 years. She started her career as an entertainment Lawyer. After practicing entertainment
law for more than seven years, she joined Cinar Entertainment, one of the then world leaders in the animation
industry, as Executive Vice-President, Business and Corporate Affairs. After more than ten years at Cinar, she joined
Vivavision as VP of international affairs and acted as Executive Producer on several animated international co-
productions. Then, in 2002, Marie-Josée, with her experience in the television industry and her in-depth knowledge
of financial arrangements and international co-productions, co-founded Subsequence Entertainment where she
was Co-President and Executive Producer. The Subsequence Entertainment programmes and series have won
numerous awards including several animated series produced with France such as “Bali”, “Ariol” and a series of
specials co-produced with Folimage. Marie-Josée Corbeil joined the National Bank of Canada’s Creative Industries
Group in 2011 and is currently Senior Account Manager and Team Lead for the Group. As a specialist in financing
international projects with complex financial structures, she has played a role in a wide range of financing and
acquisitions transactions for entertainment companies. She has notably financed the On Entertainment’s animated
feature films “The Little Prince” and “Playmobil” and the English language international feature film “The Death &
Life of John F. Donovan” written and directed by Xavier Dolan.
20Jo Daris (M4E – GERMANY)
Jo started his career in marketing working for major FMCG companies. He moved into the children’s area in 1999,
working in the toy industry in various roles (going from sales to product development, working with well-known
licenses such as “Pokemon”, “Winx”, “Yu-Gi-Oh”, “Avatar”, “Totally Spies”, etc.). In 2006, Jo moved to the family
entertainment sector, joining forces with Studio 100 to develop the international business. Jo was instrumental in
the acquisition of E.M. Entertainment in Germany, the creation of Studio 100 Animation in France and the opening up
of the English-speaking markets (US/UK). In September 2013, Jo joined m4e after a short break from the industry.
Today he is CCO at m4e, managing the company’s key brands and heading up the new business department. Since
the acquisition of m4e by Studio 100, he is happy to be back where it all started.
Charlotte de la Gournerie (SUN CREATURE STUDIO – DENMARK)
In 2014, Charlotte de la Gournerie moved from France to join Sun Creature Studio as a Co-owner and a Producer.
Sun Creature Studio is a production company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. With 2 successful crowdfunding
campaigns for the transmedia animated project “The Reward – Tales of Alethrion”, Charlotte continues producing
animation in different formats. She has been involved in the production of TV series and commercials. Charlotte is
currently producing Sun Creature Studio’s first animated feature documentary film – “FLEE”, and its virtual reality
format – “FLEE VR”.
Sarah Fell (TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEMS – UNITED KINGDOM)
Sarah Fell is the Director of Original Series, Kids EMEA for Turner Broadcasting. She was the Executive and
series Producer on “The Amazing World of Gumball”, Cartoon Network’s UK animation hit show and is currently
overseeing a number of series and development projects. Sarah has worked in the animation industry for 18 years
and has produced 2D/3D/Cel-Action/Stop Frame, and Mixed Media shows. She has worked on co-productions in
Canada, Korea and Europe, set up studios for in-house productions and worked for both independent production
companies, and broadcasters. Sarah started her career as an Animation Director after graduating from the NFTS
at Absolutely Productions, then moved to Aardman Animations, where she worked as a Producer on numerous
productions including “Planet Sketch”/ “Big Jeff ”, and “Timmy Time” which was nominated for and won the
Pre-School Bafta.
21Speakers
Juha Fiilin (FIILIN GOOD FILMS – FINLAND)
Juha Fiilin is the creative lead of Fiilin Good Films. He is a winning multidisciplinary artist with 20 years’ experience
in film, TV and online projects in 10 countries. Fiilin Good Films focuses on the creation and development of original
concepts into transmedia properties. The company’s strength lies in concept and visual development, writing
and pre-production. They are team players and enjoy a co-production – they also do in-house production, like
their multi-award winning short film “Job Interview” and our latest addition, a motion comic style web series “The
Beginning”. These are both available on Yle Areena, social media and are part both of their Divine Consultants
animated universe. Fiilin Good Films is a competitive team of global nomads and therefore used to working
remotely – currently in between Finland, Spain, UK, Ireland and Denmark. They are happy to meet you wherever
you are. The Founder, Juha Fiilin, regularly attends meetings in Helsinki, Barcelona and London.
Antti Haikala (ANIMA VITAE – FINLAND)
Antti Haikala is one of the most important pioneers of Finnish 3D animation scene. He co-founded his animation
studio Anima Vitae year 2000 and since then has been taking part in numerous animation projects in varying roles.
The best-known works that he is credited for are animated feature films “Niko – The Way To The Stars” (2008) and
“Niko – Little Brother, Big Trouble” (2012) where Antti worked as a producer. Both films have been sold to over
100 countries. Antti’s biggest professional ambition is to create a good quality animation with relatively small
resources. Building up a studio in a small country has taught him that innovation, creativity and clever project
management can save tons of money but also lead to unique results.
Simo Hämäläinen (ROVIO ENTERTAINMENT – FINLAND)
Simo Hämäläinen is the Head of Rovio’s Brand Licensing that manages both consumer products such as toys,
apparel and location-based entertainment, and Content Licensing which includes all animated content, movies,
books and comics. Simo has been with Rovio for six years and was the VP of Marketing and Promotions before
taking over as the Head of all licensing operations. Simo has a wealth of experience in working with big consumer
brands. Prior to joining Rovio he held several sales and marketing roles at Heineken over a period of seven years,
working with brands like Heineken, Sol, Fosters and Pepsi. Simo holds a Master’s degree in industrial engineering
and management.
22Anttu Harlin (GIGGLEBUG ENTERTAINMENT – FINLAND)
Anttu Harlin is the Co-founder and CEO of Gigglebug Entertainment, an animation IP studio that creates
and produces positive kids’ content for the global market. The Helsinki-based company’s mission is to have
a meaningful impact on the world through fun-filled entertainment on multiple platforms. In recent news, Gigglebug
Entertainment is proud to have provided concept development for Disney’s “101 Dalmatian Street” TV series, as
well as short form and digital content creation and production for the Disney property. Previously, Anttu is credited
as the Co-creator, Co-writer and Executive Producer of the pre-school favorite “Gigglebug” – with over 1 million
app downloads and #1 chart positions in 64 countries. The second season of the 52x5’ “Gigglebug” TV series is
now available and it is supported by an award-winning portfolio of brand extensions in apps, books, music and
live shows. “I see myself as an entrepreneur who’s passionate about storytelling, comedy and high-quality kids
content. I aspire to create meaningful and long-lasting connections between audience and content, regardless of
platform. And I love surfing.”
Petri Kemppinen (NORDISK FILM & TV FOND – NORWAY)
Established in 1990 and based in Oslo, Nordisk Film & TV Fond’s primary purpose is to promote film and TV
productions of high quality in the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), by
providing support for top-up financing of feature films, TV-fiction/drama-series and creative documentaries.
Nordisk Film & TV Fond is also secretariat to the prestigious Nordic Council Film Prize and arranges and hosts
the annual event Nordic Talents held in Copenhagen each autumn. Petri Kemppinen has been CEO of the Fund
since 2013. He has an MA in Communication from the University of Helsinki, a background in journalism and
publishing before starting his television and film career in the mid-1990s. He has worked nine years at The Finnish
Broadcasting Company, YLE and between 2005 and 2013 at The Finnish Film Foundation. He was a member of
Eurimages’ Board of Management 2006-2013. He is the daily Manager at the Fund, decides upon all funding and
assesses applications for feature films, TV fiction, distribution, dubbing, and film cultural initiatives.
Tamsin Lyons (INK AND LIGHT – FINLAND)
Tamsin Lyons is a Co-Founder and Producer at Ink and Light. The company has been telling stories that entertain
and engage since 2012, whether through short films (“The Red Herring”), series (“Harry and Bip”) or specials
(“Hopscotch and the Christmas Tree”). Their previous work has travelled to festivals including Sundance, Toronto
and Annecy, and been broadcast all over the world by channels including YLE, RTE, Sky, Disney and Radio Canada.
In 2018, Ink and Light was honoured to be nominated for the Cartoon Producer of the Year Tribute. Tamsin is
a graduate from the UK’s National Film and Television School’s MA in Producing. After graduation she worked
at Oscar-winning BreakThru Films for six years, developing and producing a slate of live-action and animated
projects. She splits her time between Ink and Light’s bases in Finland and her native Ireland.
23Speakers
Marika Makaroff (GUTSY ANIMATIONS – FINLAND)
Marika Makaroff is an awarded Content Creator and Creative Director from Finland. She is the CEO and Founder of
Gutsy Animations. Marika has worked over 20 years in media, mainly in executive roles – she has been the Creative
Director in Fremantle Media and Filmlance International and the CEO in Fremantle Media Finland and Friday TV. She
has also produced drama and sold content to over 70 countries. Marika is currently working as Creative Director and
Executive Producer for innovative new animated television series, “Moominvalley”. Based on the beloved Moomin
books and comic strips by Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, the series is produced and distributed by
Gutsy Animations and directed by Steve Box, who won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2006
for “Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit”. “Moominvalley” will premiere in spring 2019.
Marie-Laure Marchand (INTERNATIONAL L&M EXPERT – FRANCE)
Former Senior Vice-President of global consumer products at Xilam, Marie-Laure Marchand has a broad expertise in
all aspects of international consumer products, brand development and the management of audiovisual properties
working directly with broadcasters, new media partners, agents and licensees all around the globe. A unique and
solid view on how to bring brands to an all-around global level. She brings a 25-year top notch experience acquired
most notably at Nelvana, ST100, Brand Loyalty or Xilam.
Lionel Marty (APC KIDS – FRANCE)
Lionel Marty started in the international distribution of TV programmes in 1994 at Tele Images, then specialized
in kids’ content in 1999 when he launched the Distribution Department of France Animation. He later became
President of Worldwide Distribution, CP and Digital at Moonscoop, where he worked for 10 years. Lionel has
received many international awards: Best Distributor by Kidscreen, Best Distributor at Cartoon Forum and several
Best TV France International Animation Exports. His credentials: Building kids’ IPs on an international level by
optimizing sales and exposure to enable licensing & merchandising exploitation (“Titeuf ”, “Geronimo Stilton”,
“Casper’s Scare School”, “Fantastic 4”, “Code Lyoko”, “Chloe’s Closet” & “Kid-E-Cats”).
Sarah Muller (SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT – UNITED KINGDOM)
Sarah Muller is Vice-President of Children’s and Youth Programming (Western Europe International Networks) at
Sony Pictures Television with responsibility for the Pop and Sony Music Channels. Prior to that, she was Head of
Children’s at Channel 5 where she was responsible for the Milkshake! brand refresh, content portfolio overhaul
and studio reorganization. Sarah was Creative Director, Scripted, Animation and Co-Productions for CBBC in-
house before that, a role that grew from her work as Head of CBBC Acquisitions, Animation and Drama Development.
Passionate about all kids’ content, but especially Drama and Animation, commissioned projects include “Danger
Mouse”, “Strange Hill High”, “Creeped Out”, “Harriet’s Army”, “Wolfblood”, “The Dumping Ground”, “The Worst
Witch”, “Katie” & “Just William”.
24Olivier Nomen (NEW TRAILS – BELGIUM)
Graduated in finance and business administration from the Solvay Business School (Brussels), Olivier has been
active in the animation industry since 1994. He started at Dupuis Audiovisuel (Paris), the animation company of
Editions Dupuis, a major comic publishing group in Europe, where he occupied successively the positions of legal &
business affairs, Managing Director of the production studio and Executive Producer. Freelance since 2007, Olivier
has been acting as Associate Producer or legal and business affairs for several French and Belgian production
companies such as Normaal Animation (“Tangerine & Cow”, …), Thuristar (“My Knight and Me”, “Mush-Mush
and the Mushables”) and Studio 100 Animation (“Maya the Bee”, “Heidi”, “Arthur and the Minimoys”, “Galactic
Agency”, etc.). In parallel, Olivier has started in 2017 a mission for IMPS, owner of the “Smurfs” property for the
development and production of a new TV adaptation of the famous characters created by Peyo and has created in
2018 a production company in Belgium, Bardaf! Productions.
Emmanuèle Pétry Sirvin (DANDELOOO – FRANCE)
Emmanuèle has been able to bring together her passion for books into the world of animation thanks to “The
Treehouse Stories” series on CANAL+ (3rd season in production). Even if it won the International Emmy Awards as
best pre-school series in 2017, this programme is only the youngest of all her “babies”. As Head of the European
office of Nelvana during 17 years she helped many programmes get made and moreover be watched all over the
world: “Babar”, “The adventures of Tintin”, “Franklin the Turtle”, “Maurice Sendak’s Little Bear”, “Rolie Polie
Olie”... She also initiated “Mouk” when in charge of development at Millimages. Now a happy partner at Paris-
based studio Dandelooo she is nurturing “Stinky Dog” for France Télévisions and the newest kid on the block: “Billy
the Cowboy Hamster”. Her strong experience in the international distribution allows her to share her enthusiasm
for children’s programmes with broadcasters from Iceland to Hong Kong, from South Africa to Argentina. At Cartoon
Forum in 2017, Dandelooo received the Cartoon Tribute for Best Producer of the year.
Katharina Pietzsch (ZDF ENTERPRISES – GERMANY)
In 2003 Katharina joined ZDF Enterprises as a trainee then moved on to work in the kids/youth/family space for the
company as Manager Acquisitions & Co-productions. In her current role as Director ZDFE.junior she is responsible
for sales and management of key-account and global clients as well as Scandinavian partners. As part of the ZDFE.
junior co-production and investment team, she is always on the lookout for great new concepts and ideas and
looking for opportunities to invest into kids, youth and family programming. ZDFE.junior’s portfolio ranges from
pre-school to tween, teen, young adult and family audiences, and is both live-action and animation.
25Speakers
Ilkka Rahkonen (BUSINESS TAMPERE – FINLAND)
Ilkka Rahkonen is in charge of boosting Tampere as a cost-effective, ambitious and international media production
hub. Currently he is working as a Media Business Development Director at Tampere region economic development
agency Business Tampere. This position includes also running Film Tampere, which is the local film commission. Ilkka
has previously worked at Aito Media where he acted as a Director of new business opportunities. He has also worked
at Finnish National Broadcasting Company YLE as well as at SBS Radio.
Teija Raninen (WEST FINLAND FILM COMMISSION – FINLAND)
Teija Raninen has a background in financing and business development. She is the Head of Experience Industries
in Turku Business Region. The experience industries consist of game, film and tourism. She has run the West
Finland Film Commission (WFFC) since 2009 as a Film Commissioner. WFFC is located in the city of Turku where one
of the world’s best animation school is located. Therefore Turku is a hometown for many animation studios and
animators. WFFC offers extensive services for film and animation professionals in the Turku region.
Vicky Schroderus (FINNISH BROADCASTING COMPANY (YLE) – FINLAND)
Vicky Schroderus is Acquisitions Executive for YLE Television, the Finnish Broadcasting Company. She has overall
responsibility for acquiring more than 60% of the 1000 hours transmitted annually of children’s programmes on
YLE2, Finland’s leading children’s channel. In addition, Vicky oversees all aspects from legal, dubbing to scheduling.
Vicky joined YLE in 1997 and, before her current role, acquired non-English fiction, music and extreme sports. Prior
to joining YLE, Vicky earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration at the Turku School of Economics. She
started her career at the market research department at Schweitzerische Mobiliar in Switzerland and also held
positions in Germany and India.
Virginie Sergent (VMS CONSULTING PROJECTS – UNITED KINGDOM)
Virginie was EMEA consumer products Director for Ubisoft and has provided consulting services to independent
studios. She contributed to the transformation of Ubisoft from a videogame publisher to a brand-licensing
pioneer with products ranging from internal development of figurines to apparel, toys and games, accessories,
publishing and stationery. Now she runs VMS Consulting Projects, an Entertainment brand-licensing consultancy.
Her particular skill is to bring together the experience she has, and the knowledge she’s accrued, to work out what
the company needs to do to develop and manage their brand in order to deliver sustainable profits. This ranges
from delivering commercial and brand strategies, to sourcing new business partners, licensees and retailers, to
negotiating terms, managing contracts and developing licensed products to get their name out there.
26Tuomas Sorjamaa (FERLY – FINLAND)
Tuomas Sorjamaa is Licensing & Acquisitions Manager at Ferly. Ferly is an entertainment company specializing
in storytelling through TV, film, apps, publishing and licensing. Based in LA, Helsinki and Vancouver, we discover,
develop and create original brands with the potential to build multimedia franchises around them. At Ferly, Tuomas
handles licensing sales and new IP acquisitions and development. Previously he has worked as Writer, Editor, and
children’s Publisher, overseeing projects ranging from picture books to transmedia storytelling and alternate reality
gaming. Tuomas holds Master’s degrees in both intellectual property law and English language and literature.
Kristel Tõldsepp (A FILM ESTONIA – ESTONIA)
Kristel Tõldsepp is a Producer of the animation studio A Film Estonia since 1996 and the Owner of the same
company since 2011. She has a MA degree in economics and has attended several workshops of TV and animation
production around Europe. Kristel has been a Production Manager of 20 animated feature films and 10 TV series.
She has worked for films like “Asterix and the Vikings”, “Niko and the Way to the Stars” and “Titeuf – the Movie”.
She has also produced 8 short films and TV series “Things You Think”. Currently A Film Estonia is co-producing
animated feature film “Raggie” in collaboration with A. Film Production from Denmark.
Samuli Torssonen (TROLL PRODUCTIONS – FINLAND)
Samuli Torssonen did his first computer generated animations when he was 13 years old – in 1992 when computers
were slow and bulky. His career of visual effects began while he finished his zero-budget scifi-spoof feature “Star
Wreck: In the Pirkinning” in 2005 (available for free on YouTube). Samuli was involved in “Iron Sky” (2012) feature
film right from the beginning. He was the visual effects supervisor and led the visual effects team. The visual
effects house Troll was born right after the heavy film production. As a VFX Supervisor Samuli is responsible for
planning visual effects for commercials, TV series and feature films. This includes estimating the amount of work
needed and the used techniques for client projects. And usually Samuli is also handling the on-set-supervising
for visual effects. Whenever he has some time left he prefers to light and render 3D animations and maybe even
animate something! And he is also planning for the next “Star Wreck” film.
27Speakers
Ferenc Varsanyi (NMHH MEDIA COUNCIL – HUNGARY)
Film Director, Screen Writer, Producer, Curator. Throughout his 35-year career in the entertainment industry, Ferenc
won multiple awards including a daytime Emmy for directing the first season of Klasky Csupo’s “Rugrats”. He
worked all over the world from Hollywood to Korea, from Taiwan to Europe directing major animation projects. Born
and raised in Hungary, he has been writing and directing live action, animated, and mixed genre films since the
late 1970’s. He has written, directed hundreds of live action and animation projects. At present he teaches in two
film schools: MOME University and Film and Theatre University, and continues to be a Screenwriter/Film Director
and Co-producer of his own projects. He works as Advisor for the Hungarian Media Council. Since 2011, he is the
President of the Animation Committee / Media Support and Asset Management Fund.
Nicholas Walters (HOPSTER – UNITED KINGDOM)
Nicholas Walters is Founder and CEO of Hopster, the app that helps kids learn through the stories they love.
Founded by Walters in late 2012, Hopster’s app combines hundreds of episodes of premium kids TV shows with a
world of songs, games and learning interactivity. Now launched in three languages and over 100 countries, Hopster
has topped the App Store grossing charts in over 20 markets, and been recognized by Apple as a ‘Best Of’ app of
the year for three years running. The service was the winner of the prestigious award for “Best Streaming Video”
service at the Kidscreen Awards 2016 and 2018 and was named the UK’s Best International Growth Business in 2018
(UK Angel Investment Awards 2018). Initially available via the Apple and Android App Stores, Hopster has since
announced distribution partnerships with manufacturers and telcos, including Vodafone, TalkTalk and Amazon
Channels. Before founding Hopster Walters spent six years at Viacom International Media Networks, most recently
as General Manager for Russia and CIS. Walters was named the UK’s Startup Entrepreneur of the Year (2015). He is
a recovering strategy Consultant.
Dr. Irene Wellershoff (ZDF – GERMANY)
Dr. Irene Wellershoff is Head of the Children’s Fictional Department of ZDF. In television she started out with
documentaries and created the pre-school show “Siebenstein”, which has now been running for 30 years. Irene
is responsible for many animations series (for example: “Wir Kinder aus dem Möwenweg”, “Petzi”, “Wickie”;
“Maja the Bee”, “Der kleine Ritter Trenk”, “Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss”), theatrical co-productions (for example:
“Bibi & Tina”, “Pettersson und Findus”, “Timm Thaler”, “Auf Augenhöhe”) and the all-age fairy-tale-films of ZDF
“Märchenperlen”. Her programmes have won many awards, among them Prix Jeunesse, Goldener Spatz, Lola-
German Film Award, Grimme Preis and lately two Emmy nominations.
28Moderators
Tom Carpelan (FILMKOMPANIET – FINLAND)
Tom has a Master of Economic Sciences. He has over 30 years’ knowledge and expertise in children’s films
international rights and distribution. His skills also encompass a broad understanding of concept-building and
branding for children’s properties, such as “The Mole” and the “Moomins”. He is also an Executive Producer for
amongst other three theatrical animated films.
Christian Davin (CHRISTIAN DAVIN PRODUCTION – FRANCE)
With a PhD in Law and Master of Laws, Christian Davin, started his professional career in 1975 as an international
Business lawyer. In 1989, he became President of France Animation until 1997. Then he founded Alphanim which he
sold ten years later to Gaumont. He has produced over 800 hours of animation for television and cinema. He is now
an investment partner into Monello Productions (France) and WOW! Unlimited (Canada). He also acts as President
of Cartoon since 2009.
Christophe Erbes (THEO DE MARCOUSIN – FRANCE)
Christophe studied maths, telecommunication science and holds an MBA. After having done some kids TV
(CANAL+, S-RTL, Nickelodeon, Disney), he now consults (Orange, Ubisoft, EBU, TF1 International, MFG, Magelis,
Normaal, Copenhagen Bombay), hosts (MipJr and Mip, Annecy, APD, Cartoon, European Animation Awards) and
writes as Theo de Marcousin (see Facebook) books, movies and series (e.g. “Maya the Bee”, “Calimero”, “Ella,
Oscar & Hoo”, “Driver Dan’s Story Train”, “Squids”, “Flying Squirrels”, “Kiwi and Stritt”, “Shelland”).
John Lomas-Bullivant (KICKBACK MEDIA – UNITED KINGDOM)
John Lomas-Bullivant is the Founder of Kickback Media a children’s IP consultancy which helps businesses operating
in the children’s media space developing Children’s Story Content. John has over 25 years’ experience working in
children’s media with experience gained at Senior Executive level at Bloomsbury Publishing – Director of IP & Brand
Development, Fireback Entertainment – Joint Managing Director, TV-Loonland – Director of Programmes, Pearson
Television – Head of Animation and HiT Entertainment – Head of Development & Co-productions. Kickback Media
is developing a new slate of children’s publishing IP and applying a TV style development strategy to creating new
publishing IP by actively identifying new publishing ideas and unpublished writing talent, with the creative target
being high concept middle grade/young adult fiction.
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